Anatomicals contest!

Aren't I good to you lot! Another contest and another set of super easy rules so there's no excuse not to enter right? :)

The brand is Anatomicals and they are offering 5 lucky people the chance to win something from the brand!

Anatomicals is a brand I have used before and liked - their slogans are really fun and the prices are so reasonable. If you want to have a browse on the website then click here.

Their tagline is "we only want you for your body" and the products all have crazy names like "Stop Cracking Up" which is their lip balm.

Anatomicals also have a page on Facebook which is regularly updated with a celebrity-based status which is tied in with one of their products. Also every Friday there is a competition where fans share their plans for the weekend and a winner is picked who then gets sent a special something!

All you need to do to be in with a chance is:

- be a resident in the UK
- be a subscriber to moi
- become a 'fan' of Anatomicals on Facebook by clicking here

Easy!

You have 1 week to enter and then I will pick 5 winners using random.org. The contest will close at midnight on Sunday 6th December and then I will do a blog post listing the winners so please look out for that if you do enter.

If you want to post this contest on your blog for a 2nd entry feel free but it's totally not mandatory to do so.

Good luck! xxx

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Review: Remington Wet 2 Straight

I was not sent these to review by a PR company but they were kindly sent to me by Laura who tried them, didn't like them and offered to pass them on to me to try!

They are the Remington Wet 2 Straight hair straighteners. They heat up really quickly and the heat can be adjusted. The maximum temperature is 230degrees and there is an LCD display which displays the tempature.

I gave them a go for the first time and emitted a series of "oohs" and "aaahs" because they really did turn my hair from wet to dry in one slow sweep down the hair. I struggled doing the back of my hair though so I had to rope my boyfriend into doing that for me.

The end result was very straight hair that felt slightly drier than usual, but the main problem was my scalp was damp. The straighteners get so so hot on the plates and around the outside that you have to be really careful when you are using them, and obviously I'm not going to let them touch my scalp.

I am slightly OCD when it comes to my hair and I couldn't leave my scalp wet so I had to give it a quick blast with the hair dryer which I guess defeats the point!

That being said, they are very good straighteners when used on my dry hair and they leave my hair feeling very silky and smooth if I have blow-dried my hair first.

My boyfriend on the other hand absolutely loves them and has been using them on his wet hair every morning! So perhaps for people with shorter hair they are much more effective.

Thank you for reading!

xxx

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Knitting for dummies

In a previous post I mentioned my sudden urge to get creative - knitting, jewellery-making, etc. Well, I'm actively on the hunt for knitting classes as we speak. I have a desire to knit scarves,and jumpers for myself and my dogs!

Yesterday I was in Topshop and saw some lovely arm warmers that were made from cream wool. £14! I don't think so. "I could knit those myself" I said. I saw an awesome knitted headband in Misss Selfridge and thought "I could knit that!"

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I also want to knit the boyfriend a Ron Weasley style jumper with his initial on ;) I'm so good to him!

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A cool shop has opened up in Headingley, Leeds which I really want to check out. It's a shop called Baa Ram Ewe. I have got my eye on "Learn to Knit" for complete beginners and "Learn to Crochet". Have any of my fellow Leeds people checked it out yet?

Yum Yum Beads is a small bead shop in Leeds city centre which sells, you guessed it, beads! Of all shapes, sizes and colour. They do a jewellery-making lesson one evening so that's another idea of mine. I have made a few bracelets using material from their before and I'd love to make necklaces and earrings too.

Do you do anything creative? Share your thoughts and ideas in the comments box :)

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Female inspirations

I saw this idea over at Blab About Beauty and wanted to share my top female icons with you.

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Nicole Richie. I have loved her ever since I watched an episode of The Simple Life series one years and years ago, when she had coloured feathers in her hair extensions and outshined Paris in being totally hilarious!

Since then she has inspired my hair colour, my hair styles, the clothes I like and the accessories I buy.

Megan Fox. I admire her confidence and her "don't give a sh*t" attitude. Plus she is stunning and gets to kiss Shia LaBeouf. Jealous much!

Lady Gaga. For being different and a breath of fresh air from the usual pop stars. Plus her clothes/outfits are brilliant!

Jessica Alba. For having the body that I want but will probably never have.

Ashley Tisdale. Her style is really casual and I love that. Designer bag with joggers? Yes please. I love comfy tees, joggers, big sunglasses, huge handbags and long blonde locks. Perfect, comfy style!

Kim Kardashian. She has a womanly figure and absolutely rocks it. She always looks really polished and wears clothes that suit her shape.

Paris Hilton. She has built an empire and is worth millions and gazillions. Not so dizzy! I know she gets a lot of stick and has done some stupid things in her time but she seems like a really sweet person to me.

And finally, Kat Von D. Covered in tattoos and beautiful!

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The little things in life...

I got home from work on Monday to find a little present. My boyfriend had braved the strong odour of Lush to buy me a little bath bomb. He got me the Lush Pud which is the cutest little thing.

I had a bath with it and wow, it fizzes like mad! Dissolved in just a few seconds.

The smell was lovely but the sight of the bath wasn't. The water went the colour of what can only be described as wee (sorry peeps!) I got in the water anyway and had a nice soak, but it wasn't the most enjoyable bath time experience I've ever had.

A colour less yellow-y or some bubbles would have been much better.

xxx

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